It's Time to Register for Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindergarten!This isan excitingtime for both you and your student.Kindergarten is a wonderful experience and your student’s next phase on their journey of learning.
For Junior Kindergarten (JK), children must be four years old in 2024 (born in 2020). For Senior Kindergarten (SK), children must be five years old in 2024 (born in 2019). If your child is currently in Year 1 (JK), you do not need to register again for Year 2 (SK).
Step 1
Before beginning registration, visit the website of our transportation partner Tri-Board Student Transportation Services toverify the school your child will attend. This will be your child's home school.
Step 2
Complete the online registration form or print a paper copy.
Step 3
Once online registration is completed, parents/guardians must provide theschool officewith copies of the following documentation:
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birth certificate* or passport as official proof of the child's date of birth and legal name;
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immunization card;
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confirmation of the parent/guardian name and home address, such as a current Agreement of Purchase and Sale; current home phone/cable/internet invoice; current utility invoice; current property tax notice; current lease agreement; and
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legal custody orders, if applicable.
Please contact the school office to arrange a day/time to provide the required documentation.
*To apply for a birth certificate, follow these steps:
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If you have access to a computer and a major credit card, visitServiceOntarioto complete an on-line application. Submit the form and pay on-line using a credit card. The birth certificate will be delivered to you.
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If you do not have access to a computer, contact your local MPP's office.
Step 4
Please complete theHPEDSB Family Questionnaire (pdf)to help us learn about your child so we can best support their transition to school. Completed questionnaires can be emailed or taken directly to schools when submitting the required documentation detailed above in Step 3.
Before and After School Care
If you require before and/or after school care for your child, please complete this shortBefore and After School Care Formto share the details of your child care needs with your school.